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New York Said

Teacher, sales associate, officer, tobacconist, rebel, MTA worker, artist, drifter - who? These are the people in your neighborhood. Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth artful conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York. This is what New York Said. New episodes available on Tuesdays.
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Jul 4, 2017

Live from the Lower East Side, Amon Focus shares his journey to New York Said: Volume Three as well as answering a bunch of questions from his father.

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The Cliff Notes

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This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Jun 27, 2017

Live from Gorilla Coffee I kick it with Carol McLaughlin about Gorilla Coffee, Poetry, Getting Dragged, being Pro New York, Subtle Condescension and more. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/carol-mclaughlin/

Jun 20, 2017

Live from the Lower East Side I kick it with Ari about NYC Bullies, life on the farm, on how not to be a statistic, getting tested, volunteering and community service as well as a ton of loaded questions about law enforcement. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/ari/

Jun 13, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Diego.

The other day I was walking to Washington Square Park looking to meet some content creators but they weren’t there. There was schedule mix up because Instagram’s algorithm gave me an old post and I thought the meet up was that day, I was wrong. 

 On my walk back home I ended on Houston Street. As I was walking, I walked past Diego is sitting on the corner. He had a sign that read he was homeless as well as a change cup by his feet.

As I turned the corner a little voice popped into my head and told me to invite Diego on the podcast. After a bit of persuasion, he was down for the recording and even offered me a piece of cardboard to sit on. 

I sat down. 

In this episode Diego and I talk about evil books, opioids, crack, heroin, coffee, and the misconceptions of being homeless. 

About halfway through the conversation he started smoking Spice or K2 or Synthetic Weed.

 

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Links the the Stuff We Talked About

Thomas Jefferson Houses Tenant

KRS-One

Funky Four Plus One

Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde - Genius Rap

Big Daddy Kane 

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Afrika Bambaataa

TAKI 183

TATS Cru

Banksy

David Choe

Bowery Wall 

Opioids 

Methamphetamines 

Crack Cocaine

Heroin 

Methadone

Xanax 

Quants

McDonald’s Coffee

Botanica

Book of Dreams

K2 Spice

 

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

May 30, 2017

Last week I spent about a week in Memphis, Tennessee capturing Sun Studios, Graceland, Stax and of course the legendary Beale Street.

On the last day of the assignment, we wrapped shooting at around 1am and I had the opportunity kick with it Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell in a parking outside of a spot called Beauty Shop.

It’s crazy because about an hour before meeting Boo, I was talking to my friend Jay about the podcast and he immediately started talking about how I should get Boo on show. He said he’d set it up and in my mind, I thought this would take month to make happen. Meaning I’d catch Boo when I was back in the city because I had to fly out in on the morning.

Shortly after that conversation, guess who walks through the door? Yup you guessed it, Boo.

I told the story to Boo and he said, “We call that Memphis serendipity”.

In this episode we talk about the early days of Royal Studios, wearing the hat of a producer, the false feel, putting love in the cooking, Uptown Funk, and much more.

I’m outta here, enjoy the talk.

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Royal Studios

Links To The Stuff They Talk About

Orange Mound 

Robert Reed Church

Beale Street Historic District

Sharecropping

B.B. King

1070 WDIA - The Heart & Soul of Memphis

Elvis Presley 

Willie Mitchell 

Al Green

Memphis Soul

The Blues 

Soul 

Rhythm and Blues

Stax Records

The Mar-Keys

The Jackson

KC and Sunshine 

The Doobie Brothers

The Temptations

Ike & Tina Turner

John Mayer 

Rod Steward 

Buddy Guy 

ProTools 

Ann Peebles

Melissa Etheridge

Paul Rodgers

Mark Ronson

Jeff Bhasker

Lana Del Rey

Trombone Shorty

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

Steve Jordan 

Willie Weeks 

Bruno Mars 

Uptown Funk 

Mystikal

Philip Lawrence 

Mehanata (Bulgarian Bar)

 

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

May 23, 2017

Today’s guest on the show Asante Amin. Asante talks New Orleans, Books, Music, Travel, Social Justice, Social Change, Teaching the Kids, Philosophy and the Soul Science Lab.

I’m outta here, enjoy the talk.

Photography by Kamau Ware

May 17, 2017

Today’s guest on the show Dot. Dot grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn in the 80s. If you know anything about Brownsville period then you know that you are in for some stories. We talk about the Dot talks about the crack era, shootouts, prison, turning it all around as a small business owner in the Optical Field and much much more.

I’m outta here, enjoy the talk.

Links to the Stuff they Talked About

Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All

Steven Spielberg

Hype Williams 

Mad Rapper 

Calvin Klein Jeans

British Walkers 

Suede Fronts 

Stick Up Kids

Spofford Juvenile Center 

Rikers Island 

Boogie Down Productions - Love's Gonna Get'cha

BMW 3 Series

40 Below 

36 Chambers

The Purple Tape 

Beanie Sigel - Feel It In The Air

Donald Goines 

Iceberg Slim 

 The Spirit of a Man: A Vision of Transformation for Black Men and the Women Who Love Them

Clinton Correctional Facility 

Sancocho

67 Burger

Section 3 - Coming Soon

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

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May 9, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Tarik “Star” Baker, head designer and founder of AGLIT ITALY. In this episode we talk about growing up in Hempstead, Long Island, owning barbershops, getting his start in design, discovering his talent to create accessories, business development, Premium Shoelaces and much much more.

I’m outta here, enjoy the talk.

 

Stay Up to Date with Tarik “Star” Baker

Instagram

AGLIT ITALY™

AGLIT ITALY™ Instagram

How Aglit Italy’s Premium Shoe Laces Are Changing Sneakers

 

Links to the Stuff they Talked About

GQ

Elle Magazine

Jiro Dreams Of Sushi

BET

SONY

G M D Three

EBJ Gallery 

Rene Mantilla 

MARCK visual video sculptures

SCOPE

Art Basel 

Whitney Biennial

Kaws

Picasso

 

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

May 2, 2017

Quick Summary: Today we talk with Alexander Sumner about the Difference between Style and Fashion, The Grateful Dead, Vintage Shops as well as the Four Components of a Well Made Suit.

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If you know me, you know I’m not the most stylish person in the world. I mean that in the sense of being suited up to the nines. I think my style is more sporty or efficient… if you will. Or better yet, ninja like or unassuming. When I’m out capturing the places I visit, I don’t really want to be seen. I don’t want any kind of attention from anyone, I just want to get my shots and get the hell out of there… A lot of what you’ll see me in is dark muted shirts, dark jeans, some Air Max 1s or some all black chucks.

That being said, if there ever comes a time that its necessary for me to get dressed up, its not a foreign concept because of today’s guest, Alexander Sumner.

I met Alex a few years ago when this little voice in my head was going on and on about getting a real suit. So I started cruising the net and social media for men’s style. Visiting tumbler as well as sites like JJJJound and Instagram hashtags like #MensStyle. One day I came across this picture of a red button hole on a suit jacket. For some odd reason I thought it the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. It was nice touch that you’re not going to find on the $100 dollar suits I was used to back then. I’m telling y’all the truth, so judge me all you want about rocking a baggy $100 suit, but it was more of check box than anything else.

Anyway, I commented on how much I liked the detail and I would like to see it in person. Alex’s response was pretty much come on by the studio. So I did and the rest is what the young people are calling, uhh history.

I met Alex in SoHo and we talked about the difference between style and fashion, The Grateful Dead, vintage shops as well as the four components of a well made suit and much much more.

Toward the end of the conversation Alex turned the tables and inquired about New York Said: Volume Three. I ranted a bit about it and if your were curious to know what’s up with the new book, that info is there.

I’m outta here, enjoy the talk.

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

Andy’s Chee-Pee 

Trash and Vaudeville

Canal Jeans

Scabal Fabric

Mood Fabrics

Acustom Apparel 

Tyson Beckford

Q-Tip

Charlamagne Thagod

Rory Mcilroy

Phil Heath 

The Art of Dressing Up

Smithsonian

National Geographic

The New Yorker

Adidas Sandal 

Vintage Harley Davidson Jacket

Thelonious Monk

The Specials 

Madness

Grateful Dead

Deadhead

Miles Davis

John Coltrane 

Tumultuous

MLK

RFK

1968 Democratic National Convention

Tet Offensive

Shawl Lapel

Jack Purcell

Chuck Taylor 

Baryshnikov

Longform Podcast

When Harry Met Sally

7 Wonders of Style Questions

1. In your wardrobe, what's your favorite piece of clothing, favorite shoe and favorite accessory?

2. Who, both inside & outside of your circle, had the greatest influence on your style?

3. Which musical group (or solo artist) most defines your sense of style?

4. Which would be your decade of choice to spend your prime in, style-wise?

5. As for creative inspiration; when was a time when you spotted someone or something and said, "I am going to incorporate that myself (and did) and when was a time when you spotted someone and said, “I’ll never be caught dead doing that," and you ended up doing so?

6. How have you seen style expressed in ways that have nothing to do with what a person wears?

7. What do you feel is the difference between style and fashion?

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Apr 26, 2017

I met up with Cey Adams at his studio in Brooklyn and talked about his journey as an artist in New York. We discuss his motivation to give back and inspire those who will carry the mantle of creativity forward. We also discuss his contribution to the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and much, much, more.

Thumbnail Photography Courtesy of Janette Beckman

 

Stay Up to Date with Cey Adams

Official Website

Instagram

Twitter

1xRUN

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Talking Points (In No Particular Order)

  • Early days of Graffiti
  • Def Jam
  • Creative Director
  • Drawing Board
  • Logos
  • Hand Lettering
  • Rush Artist Advisory Board
  • Giving Back to Young People
  • Paving the would for artist of today
  • Mentors
  • Power of Music
  • Power of Culture
  • The Importance of pushing Art Forward
  • Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol
  • 20 Years: Getting Attention of Major Galleries and Museums
  • Music and Civil Rights in the 80s
  • Challenges and Obstacles
  • Highs and Lows of being an Artist
  • Paintings and Murals: One Nation, All American, Trusted Brands
  • Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture


Links to the Stuff they Talked About

Futura 

Martha Cooper

Jester

Poet

Duke 9

Roger

Shirt King Phade

Russel Simmons 

Kurtis Blow

Whodini

Run-D.M.C.

Sparky D

Spider D

Dynasty and Mimi

Rick Rubin 

Def Jam Logo

Mary J Blige - What's the 411?

Mary J Blige

Anita Baker 

Alyson Williams 

Redman

Hello Nasty

LL Cool J  - Mama Said Knock You Out 

Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Hat

Chuck D

Steve Carr 

B.E. Johnson

Spike Lee 

Kenny Gravillis

Quincy Jones

Ray Charles 

Billy Eckstine

Jasper Johns

Romare Bearden

Jacob Lawrence

Roy Lichtenstein

Magic Johnson

Keith Haring

Nobody Beats the Wiz Commercial

Zenith

Meshell Ndegeocello

The Roots

The National Museum of African American History and Culture

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Apr 11, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Candida Boyette-Clemons. She is currently the Vice President of Original Programming over at VH1. 

I met up with Candida at Bryant Park to talk about her experiences at BET, MTV, VH1, the results of giving 110%, gratitude and much much more.

Please enjoy.

 

Stay Up to Date with Candida Boyette-Clemons

Twitter

Apr 4, 2017

This episode is very special to me. It’s not often I get to converse with a innovator, a pioneer or a living legend in anything let alone graffiti culture. Today’s guest on the show is TAKI 183.

Before recording a single episode of this podcast I made list of people I would love to have on the show. I threw Taki’s name on there under the dream big column. I wrote it not ever thinking it was a real possibility but here we are lol. That write it down and manifest it stuff I’ve always heard about does have a lot of merit to it, so I’m learning.

TAKI 183 was gracious enough to give me a few hours of his time to talk in-depth about his creative journey at the Auto Body Shop he owns out Yonkers. That being said, it was toward the end of the work day so we had to stop and start depending on if someone in the garage or a client needed to pull him away for a second.

I put a sound effect in between clips to give you an idea of when I had to stop the tape.

This episode was recorded in the waiting area of the garage… So just like when I’m deep in the city, it has it’s own sounds; like refrigerator humming, beeps, doors slamming, car lifts, wheels getting changed, sirens and of course, a healthy amount of welcomed disturbances from folks in the neighborhood.

I could totally edit this stuff out but to me, its all apart of the New York Said audio experience.

Enough with the intro, please enjoy.

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Stay Up to Date with TAKI 183

Website: https://www.taki183.net

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

The Words: A Graffiti Glossary 

Stay High 149

Wall Writers: Graffiti in its Innocence

‘Taki 183’ Spawns Pen Pals - Archived New York Times article

Style Wars

Julio 204

Ford Model T

Street Art NYC

The Neighborhood That Went to War Against Gentrifiers

The case of ‘The Butcher of Tompkins Square Park’

Daniel Rakowitz

El Marko

Keith Haring

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Adam Cost

Kaws

TurtleCaps

RISK

BNE

Street Art vs. Graffiti 

Philly Writer: Cornbread 

Flowers and Dice

Turk 182

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Malcolm Gladwell

KAWS: Companion at the Parade

KAWS x Air Jordan 4

Dondi

VMAs celebrated Brooklyn with a KAWS-reimagined Moonman

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

 

Mar 21, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Photographer and Content Creator, Bryon Summers.

In this episode we kick it in Union Square so you know this going to be a noisy siren, disturbed by characters in the park, fun fill episode. That being said, Bryon and I conversed about portraits walks, TheWeLoveYouProject, staying consistent, podcast being the new blogs, sticking to it, visiting Google and much much more.

Please enjoy.

Stay Up to Date with BryonSummers

Website - http://www.bryonsummers.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryonsummers/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/bryonsummers

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBryonSummers/

TheWeLoveYouProject - http://www.theweloveyouproject.com

Shooting with Shooters - https://soundcloud.com/shootingwithshooters

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

The Coffee Shop

James Anthony 

Lucky Peters

Street Etiquette 

Jamel Shabazz 

Subway Sums

PG County Maryland 

Fuji X100 s

Hoyt–Schermerhorn Streets

Union Market DC

Google Cultural Institute

Bowie State University

Mass Appeal - Watch and Witness 

The Combat Jack Show

Premium Prete 

DJ Red Alert

Young Metro

J. Cole

Money and Violence 

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Mar 15, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is DJ Neil Armstrong. I’ve been listening to Neil’s mixes for well over 10 years now and I can honestly say I was pretty hype when he accepted my invite to appear on the show.

In this episode we have a super in-depth conversation about paying dues, how to sustain longevity in the entertainment business, his dog Poh, universal languages, his various experiences as a tour DJ for Jay Z, Neil’s Dinner & A Mixtape series plus much much more.

Just a heads up, we recorded this in a pretty quiet room. And a bunch of little kids showed up with their moms and all of a sudden it got live. It got loud, but Neil and I never stopped. We were knee deep into the conversation and at that point it didn’t make sense to move.

You can still hear us really clearly but the party in the background does get a bit distracting at times, I apologize in advance.

With that said, please enjoy. 

 

Mar 7, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Drummer, Showtime Hood. As I was transferring to the F train at West 4th I heard the familiar sound of Showtime's drums. I stopped, listened and invited him to the show. He was happy to play a set but when I asked for an interview, Showtime thought it would be best to let his music do the talking. 

Feb 28, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Singer-Songwriter, TV-Host and former Cirque du Soleil Acro-Singer, Meetu Chilana. In this episode we talk about In this episode we talk about dissecting animals, Cirque du Soleil, Tisch School of the Arts and Meetu sings us a song about Black Coffee.

More Information about Meetu

Website - http://meetuchilana.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meetuchilana/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/meetuchilana

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/meetuchilana

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/meetuchilana

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This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Feb 21, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Celebrity Chapeau Designer, René Mantilla. In this episode we talk about the rise of advance contemporary premium denim, the tents at fashion week, designing a denim line, the journey to designing chapeaus, making your dreams tangible and much much more.

More Information about Rene

Website - http://renemantilla.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renemantilla/?hl=en

Latina Article - http://www.latina.com/fashion/trends/latina-fashion-closet-rene-mantilla

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

Bouchon (Coffee) - http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/restaurants/bouchon-bakery-cafe/

New York Fashion Week - http://nyfw.com

Betsey Johnson - https://www.betseyjohnson.com

Tavern on the Green - http://www.tavernonthegreen.com

The Hamptons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hamptons

Andreana Lima - https://www.instagram.com/adrianalima/?hl=en

Triple 5 Soul - https://triplefivesoul.ca

Saks 5h Ave - http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/Entry.jsp

Visual Stylist - https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/hot-retail-career-visual-merchandiser-and-stylist

Paige Denim - http://www.paige.com

Earnest Sewn - https://earnestsewn.com

AG Jeans - https://www.agjeans.com/home

7 For All Mankind - http://www.7forallmankind.com

True Religion - http://www.truereligion.com

Citizen of Humanity Denim - https://www.citizensofhumanity.com

John Bartlett - http://www.johnbartlettny.com

Duckie Brown - http://www.duckiebrown.com

BCBG Max Azria - http://www.bcbg.com

Robert Verdi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Verdi

June Ambrose - http://www.juneambrose.com

Zac Posen - http://www.zacposen.com

Mischa Barton - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0059215/

Li & Fung USA - https://www.lifung.com

Global Brands Group - http://www.globalbrandsgroup.com

Coco Before Chanel - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1035736/

Vivienne Westwood New York - http://www.viviennewestwood.com/en-gb

Tyson Beckford - https://www.instagram.com/tysoncbeckford/?hl=en

Yanique Tailored - http://www.yaniquetailored.com

Tre Chic Living -  http://trechicliving.com

Wreckx 'n Effect - Rumpshaker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEG9bM1chOE

Pharrell Williams - http://pharrellwilliams.com

Swizz Beatz - http://www.swizzworld.com

The Pharrell Hat - http://www.viviennewestwood.com/en-gb/shop/mens/accessories/hats

John Varvatos - https://www.johnvarvatos.com

Teen Vogue - http://www.teenvogue.com

Mr. Hat - http://www.hatabouttown.com

Eishia Brightwell - https://www.instagram.com/eishiabrightwell/?hl=en

Women's Wear Daily - http://wwd.com

Carine Roitfeld - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carine_Roitfeld

CR Fashion Book - http://www.crfashionbook.com

Brunch Spots

Yerba Buena - http://ybnyc.com/media/yerbabuena.html

Cantina - http://cantinany.com

Favela Cubana - http://www.favelacubana.com

Coffee Shop - http://thecoffeeshopnyc.com

Lavern Cox - http://www.lavernecox.com

The Devil Wears Prada - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458352/

Dos Caminos - http://www.doscaminos.com

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Feb 14, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Graffiti, Mural and Studio artist, Rubin415. I met Rubin at his studio and we talked about his roots as a graffiti writer, painting in the Bronx, paying his dues, defining his style, the difference between street art and graffiti, various spray-paint caps, getting ragged or buffed, art trends, how New York changes you much much more.

Side note, there is extensive amount of street art and graffiti lingo being tossed around in this episode. So if you find there is a word you don’t quote understand, I’ve provided a glossary in the show notes of this episode. Just visit NewYorkSaid.com and while you are these check out the pictures I posted under the Rubin415 post to check out some of his latest work.

Peace for now,

Please enjoy.

 

The Words: A Graffiti Glossary - https://www.graffiti.org/faq/graffiti.glossary.html

More Information about Rubin

Website - http://www.rubin415.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rubin415/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rubin415/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rubin415?lang=en

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

Beat Street - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_ShwO10d6g

Style Wars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EW22LzSaJA

Henry Chalfont - http://www.henrychalfant.com

Phun Factory - http://www.newyorkshitty.com/tag/phun-factory

5 Pointz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Pointz

Brooklyn Store Celebrates The Art Of Graffiti - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92521444

Part One (Graff Writer) - http://www.partonetds.com/about.html

Nick 707 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kERZgoLEdw

WallWorks Gallery - www.wallworksny.com

4Burners Crew - http://4burners.com

Bushwick Collective - https://www.facebook.com/TheBushwickCollective/

Phoebe New York - http://www.newyorksaid.com/episode-020-phoebe-new-york/

 

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Feb 7, 2017

Last week I found myself exploring several districts in Paris looking for street art and good eats. As I challenge to get a different flavor of the city I decided to skip the cabs and walk or take the metro to everywhere I wanted to go. In doing that I covered a lot of ground fairly quick.

One day as I was transferring from train to train and I walked by Marvin Parks in one of the tunnels. He was holding what looked like a record cover of himself and I just walked over to ask if he was a singer and he said  yes. I asked if he’d be down to share his story for podcast and he said yes.

So that being said, Marvin and I are standing in the middle of a busy passageway in the metro or the subway during rush hour. It’s pretty noisy down there but we got it done.

In this episode we talk about why Marvin moved to Paris, the key to surviving in the city, busking in the metro, Natalie Cole, reaching people with what you have and much much more.

Please enjoy.

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More Information about Marvin Parks

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/marvtracks

Twitter - https://twitter.com/marvinparks?lang=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarvinParksMusic/

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

The Paris Jazz Scene - https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/the-10-best-jazz-clubs-in-paris/

Busking - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_performance/

Sunset/Sunside - http://www.sunset-sunside.com

Natalie Cole - http://www.nataliecole.com

Fences - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fences_2016/

Cave Du 38 Riv' - http://www.38riv.com

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Jan 31, 2017

Today’s episode a little different. This week I was in London walking their alleyways looking for street art and good eats. At some point I found myself doing the super touristy stuff, like checking out Big Ben and walking the busy South Bank Riverside Walkway.

On my my way to London Bridge I stumbled up gallery@oxo and was fascinated, better yet moved by Solo exhibition by artist Luke Norton, it was called ‘I haven’t been feeling myself lately’

I was so moved by the work that I inquired about the artist. Turns out Luke was in the spot and after a 5 minute conversation, I invited him to be on the show.  He was up for it and here we are.

In this episode we talking about growing up in South London, his current exhibition, words, ideas, phrases and much much more.

Please enjoy.

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More Information about Luke Norton

Website - https://nortonnortonnorton.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nortonnortonnorton/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nortonnortonnorton

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

Caravaggio - http://www.etruscarestaurants.com/caravaggio

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Jan 24, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Oz Rodriguez, a director over at Saturday Night Live.

It this episode we talk about growing up in DR, his journey as a director, working at Saturday Night Live, film and a good place to get a cup of coffee.

Please… enjoy.

Jan 17, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Jeff Staple, Founder and Creative Director of Staple Design and Reed Space.

In this episode we talk about 20 years of Staple Design, The Fader, superstition, Nike "Pigeon" Dunk SB Low, poker, Jeff’s 1-2-1 Series, the term Streetwear Ambassador and much much more.

Please… enjoy.

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More Information about Jeff Staple

Staple Design - http://www.stapledesign.com/

Staple Pigeon - https://www.staplepigeon.com/

Reed Space - http://thereedspace.com/

Skillshare - https://www.skillshare.com/jeffstaple

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffstaple/?hl=en

Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffstaple

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Links to the Stuff they Talked About

Shep Gordon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Gordon

KAWS X Nike Basketball Court - http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/11/09/nike-basketball-courts-kaws-nyc/

The Fader - http://gwarizm.com/2011/02/06/the-faders-early-days-some-other-stuff/

The Fader (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PPW85n1EQ0

Nike "Pigeon" Dunk SB Low - http://www.flightclub.com/nike-dunk-low-pro-sb-medium-grey-white-dark-grey-080016

The Nike "Pigeon" Dunk Riot (Film) - http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2015/02/nike-sb-pigeon-dunk-sneaker-riot-documentary

Flight Club - http://www.flightclub.com/

Marcus Tayui - http://kicksdeals.com/gallery/15-people-behind-the-scenes-who-changed-sneakers-forever/marcus-tayui/

Hiroshi Fujiwara - http://www.gq.com/story/hiroki-fujiwara-interview-nike-fragment

Andy Warhol - http://www.warhol.org/

Jon Cohen & Rob Stone - http://www.thefader.com/2015/09/30/rob-stone-jon-cohen-fader-founders

KIDS (film) - http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/kids-the-oral-history-of-the-most-controversial-film-of-the-nineties-20150716

Beck - http://www.beck.com/

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mos_Def

Erykah Badu - http://erykah-badu.com

FAILE - http://faile.net/

1-2-1 feat. Mike Tyson (Ep 1) - https://vimeo.com/47871992

1-2-1 feat. Mike Tyson (Ep 2) - https://vimeo.com/49363736

1-2-1 feat. Mike Tyson (Ep 3) - https://vimeo.com/56866571

1-2-1 feat. Mike Tyson (Ep 4) - https://vimeo.com/57578390

1-2-1 feat. Black Thought - https://vimeo.com/170969982

1-2-1 feat. Daniel Kasidi / Rastaclat - https://vimeo.com/142903165

1-2-1 feat. COMMON - https://vimeo.com/101933621

1-2-1 feat. RZA (Part 1) - https://vimeo.com/40181893

1-2-1 feat. RZA (Part 2) - https://vimeo.com/40185425

Futura - https://www.instagram.com/futuradosmil/?hl=en

Bono - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bono

Marc Eckō - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Ecko

The Shirt Kings - http://www.the-other.info/2014/shirtkings

Shokunin - http://www.realtyninja.com/blog/the-mastery-of-ones-profession/

Handmade Portraits: The Sword Maker - https://vimeo.com/32113233

5th Platoon - http://www.cratekings.com/dj-neil-armstrongs-5th-platoon-memories/

DJ Neil Armstrong - https://djneilarmstrong.com/

A-Trak - http://atrak.com/

Angelo Baque - http://www.complex.com/style/2016/05/supreme-angelo-baque-defends-brand-customer-service

Tramps - http://streetsyoucrossed.blogspot.com/2010/12/tramps-like-them.html

Wetlands - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetlands_Preserve

Saul Williams - http://saulwilliams.com/

Avant Yard - https://myspace.com/avantyard/photos

Nuyorican Poets Cafe - http://www.nuyorican.org/

Malcolm-Jamal Warner - http://www.malcolmjamalwarner.com/

Rawkus - http://www.complex.com/music/2012/08/the-50-best-rawkus-records-songs/

Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mos_Def_%26_Talib_Kweli_Are_Black_Star

Shabaam Sahdeeq - http://www.shabaam-sahdeeq.com/interviews.php

Common - One-Nine-Nine-Nine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-Nine-Nine-Nine

Soundbombing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundbombing_II

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

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